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G294 PAP

1989 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,094 mi
Last recorded74,094 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Land Rover Defender127,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG294 PAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 74,094 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 74,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,548 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front trailing arm, front bushes becoming unbonded

exhaust system corroded

steering box slightly leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2024 73,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Front swivel joint damp

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both front trailing arm, front bushes becoming unbonded

exhaust system corroded

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm, front bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm, front bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s and o/s front swivel joints damp

steering box damp

Fail 7 Aug 2023 73,108 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm, front bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm, front bushes becoming worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper king pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

n/s and o/s front swivel joints damp

steering box damp

Pass 22 Jun 2022 72,826 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 72,264 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,560 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 71,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,945 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,190 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,190 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,001 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jan 2012 59,999 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 59,999 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Both front tractor joint seals leaking

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

rear diff seal leaking

Fail 26 Oct 2011 59,987 miles

Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,479 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 59,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2008 58,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 56,852 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 56,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 55,421 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 55,421 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 54,875 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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G294 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G294 PAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G294 PAP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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